Open Networks and AI Drive Digital Transformation in the Global South
NEW DELHI — Open networks and artificial intelligence (AI) are seen as a new foundation for transforming digital economies across the Global South. This was highlighted during the panel How Open Networks Are Transforming the Global South at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in…
Bridging the Logistics and Financial Ecosystems within ION: Highlights from Day Two Business Matching at IEF 2026
JAKARTA — The 12th annual Indonesia Economic Forum (IEF) at ARTOTEL Suites Mangkuluhur marked a critical moment for the operationalization of the Indonesia Open Network (ION). Two business matching sessions ran in parallel on the second day, Friday (6/2/2026). The Logistic Partner Business Matching and…
Connecting Buyers, Sellers, and MSMEs in One Open ION Network: Highlights from Day Two Business Matching at IEF 2026
JAKARTA — The second day of the 12th Indonesia Economic Forum (IEF) at ARTOTEL Suites Mangkuluhur continued on Friday (6/2/2026) with a series of business matching sessions. The Buyer Apps & Marketplace Business Matching and Seller Apps & MSME Enablers Business Matching sessions served as…
IEF 2026: Technological Innovation for National Digital Network Integration
JAKARTA — The closing session of the first day featured IEF Talks Panel 3 titled “Innovate to Integrate: New Tech for a New Network” at ARTOTEL Suites Mangkuluhur, Jakarta. The discussion highlighted the need for balance between technology, regulation, and human resources. Government prioritizes “sequence…
Indonesia Economic Forum Launches Indonesia Open Network (ION) as Inclusive Digital Infrastructure for MSMEs
Jakarta, 5 February 2026 — The 12th annual Indonesia Economic Forum (IEF) was officially opened at Mangkuluhur ARTOTEL Suites, Jakarta, on Thursday (5/1/2026). The event was marked by the symbolic launch of the Indonesia Open Network (ION), an open digital infrastructure designed to expand market access, reduce transaction…
Indonesia Advances Open Digital Commerce with New National Network Initiative
Jakarta, 05 February 2026 — Indonesia is gearing up to launch a new national digital commerce infrastructure aimed at democratizing access to digital markets and accelerating economic inclusion for small businesses across the archipelago. The Indonesia Economic Forum (IEF) announced today that it will host the “Curtain Raiser…
IEF to Host Curtain Raiser on Indonesia Open Network (ION), Convening Government and Global Digital Leaders to Accelerate Inclusive Digital Commerce
Jakarta, Indonesia — 27 January 2026 The Indonesia Economic Forum (IEF) will host the Curtain Raiser on Indonesia Open Network (ION) on Thursday, 5 February 2026, at Mangkuluhur ARTOTEL, Jakarta (Tiara Ballroom, 3rd Floor), as part of the 12th Annual Indonesia Economic Forum themed “The Digital Archipelago: Building…
IEF 12th Annual – The Digital Archipelago: Building Inclusive Digital Commerce Ecosystem
12th Annual Indonesia Economic Forum (IEF) Conference 2026 titled “The Digital Archipelago: Building Inclusive Digital Commerce Ecosystem”, taking place on 5–6 February 2026 at Mangkuluhur ARTOTEL, Jakarta. This year’s forum features a landmark Curtain Raiser on Indonesia Open Network (ION) under the theme “From Villages…
ISF 2025 Panel Discussion on Human Capital: Building Green Skills and Jobs in the Age of AI
Jakarta, October 11, 2025 — The Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2025 featured a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Building Human Capital for a Sustainable Future: Creating Green Jobs in the Age of AI” discussing how to prepare the workforce for a sustainable and technologically advanced…
AER MAGAZINE 2025 (ASIAN ECONOMIC REVIEW)
The latest edition of the Asian Economic Review explores Asia’s evolving role in the global economy amid rapid digital transformation, green transitions, and new regional partnerships. Anchored by coverage of the ASEAN–India Scale Hub 2025 in Bali, the magazine captures how innovation, entrepreneurship, and policy…